The Growlers - People don't change blues

The Growlers are an American band formed in Dana Point, California in 2006, now based in Costa Mesa.The band is currently composed of singer Brooks Nielsen,lead guitarist Matt Taylor and keyboard player/guitarist Kyle Straka.They have released five albums, three EPs and a number of singles. The band's sound has been described as "a trademark style of music that somehow combines country, surf, pop, rock and beat" which has been labelled "Beach Goth".The band has organized the annual Beach Goth festival since 2012. Held at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA, the festival typically features performances by bands representing a variety of genres, including pop, rap, hip hop, heavy metal, and rock. Over the years, the event has included costume contests, amusement park rides, and live performances of Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Growlers have headlined both Saturday and Sunday night of the annual Beach Goth festival since its inception.